This week in new hires, Wells Fargo Advisors filled three leadership positions; Gail Graham and Stephanie Bogan joined United Capital; Jonathan Morris went to Dynasty Financial Partners; and IRI announced changes to its board.

While economic data continues to signal a recovery that is “gaining strength,” significantly higher oil prices due to the turmoil in the Middle East “threatens to erase much of those gains,” says Hartford Investment Management.

The Hartford Financial Services Group announced Monday that former Jackson National Life executive Steve Kluever will join the company as vice president of product and marketing for its global annuity division.

The Hartford Financial Services Group is encouraging Americans to redirect the recently implemented two-percentage point reduction in Social Security payroll taxes to their employer’s 401(k) or other defined contribution retirement plan.

Connecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier announced Wednesday that, after a competitive bid process, she has selected The Hartford Financial Services Group to launch and manage CHET Advisor, a new advisor-sold 529 college savings program for state residents.

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